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Ali from our New York store says:

The Arabella sizes true, but the width can be a bit narrow. It is a ballet flat, so it can be a little snug.

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Description

Named in honour of the amazing, adventure seeking Amie (last we heard she was drinking champagne with Barons and Duchesses in some remote villa in the Swiss Alps), we bring you the ultra-super-mega-awesomely-comfy Amie ballet flat! John designed this unstructured slip-on ballet flat using soft leathers in earthy matte tones or in electric* patent colours, elastic toplines, and walkable rubber soles & heels that allow The Amie Ballet Flat to mold to your foot. Truth and Integrity... Since 1970.

* Due to the remarkable fact it is scientifically impossible to express visually how intensely-bright the Neon Orange (Pantone #811C) is, you'll have to trust us when we say you can stop traffic in the middle of the night!

REVIEWS (33)

I have these in a 10.5 in the aqua patent - they definitely run small, so order at least half a size up (10.5 is pretty snug on my somewhat wide size-10 feet). I love the colour and they are incredibly cute, but boy oh boy did that elastic take a long time to break in (and talk about a painful process). I recommend shoe trees and/or pads on the heels, since they bite pretty badly at the achilles tendon. Plus carry a few band-aids in your purse, just in case. I love that they give very little toe cleavage, and make even my giant feet look cute and dainty. Really great shoes once broken in, and the colour can't be beat, but be prepared for a long hard road while stretching out that elastic.

That Orange!!

Janet - Whitehorse

Lovin' my neon orange shoes! Now that they are broken in they are pretty comfortable, and I get compliments about them every time they are on my feet. Sadly, like some other reviewers, the patent leather is cracking. If I buy another pair of these it will be in smooth leather and not patent.

Alda Berneaud-daRosa

I love my flats for many reasons. Here are a few: 1. they're like gloves for my feet; 2. they are super comfy - I had ankle and knee surgery last summer - my feet, joints and all feel like "ahhh" so happy; 3. they are made in Portugal. Just one tiny little thing ... I would love to have a little bit more "cleavage". Thank you Fluevog, you're the best!

Sweet Shoes!

Willeseden - Winnipeg

These just arrived in the mail today. Love them right out of the box. I own other shoes from the Integrity family in a size 9. The staff person I spoke with suggested that I order a 9.5 as these run a bit snug. I am glad I listened as a 9 would have been too small.

Neon orange - gorgeous but the patent cracks

Laura - Calgary

I have the neon orange ones - and they are absolutely gorgeous, and I get compliments on them all the time. However, I have noticed recently that where the leather meets the elastic, there are cracks happening through the patent; this despite the fact that I condition the shoes regularly and take good care of them. They're not huge yet, but I'm hoping they don't expand. Otherwise, they do take some time to break in but are great once broken in.

Solution for the Heel Issue

Donna - Seattle Eastside

I own a pair of nylon-jaw pliers for beading work. When my orange Amie arrived, I took the back of the shoe gently in the pliers and waggled it a bit to soften up that hard patent tab at the back. It wasn't so much that the "elastic" dug into my heel but that this tab was firm and inflexible. Once I broke it down a little with the pliers (10 seconds' work) they are perfect and I wore them right out to dinner with no problems.

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Great tip, thanks for sharing Donna!

Orange orange!!

Kay - Victoria

Oh my! oh my! I just got the neon orange Amies! You know all the hype about how loud they are -- well they're even louder than that! Although I don't think anyone really needs neon orange shoes when they went on sale I couldn't resist. I'm soo glad I got them, they are cute, comfy and fun to wear! I usually wear a 7 to 7 1/2 and ordered these in 7 1/2 - Preet's advice. Thanks Preet :) I can feel the elastic on the back of one heel but it's too not bad and Preet sent me some heel pads to help with the break in. Thanks Preet :) Sweet Preet, she'll take Good care of you :) love the shoes!!

Patent needs patience!

Lei - Colorado Springs, CO

I bought these lovely flats in the lilac a few months ago in 10 1/2. I love the color and the fact that they're patent - a comfortable flat for wear when it's damp outside is wonderful!

Comfortable.. that's the tricky word. The patent flats pinch horribly at first (both the elastic at the toes and the backs. Oh, god, the backs. The first few times I wore them, the backs felt awful.

I have been carefully heat-stretching my flats with my hair dryer and super thick socks, and the fit is finally starting to be what it should have been in the first place. I do have slightly wide feet, and feel like I should have gone with the 11 instead of the 10 1/2, but the length of the flats is perfect for me. My recommendation is either to order the regular finish colors, or plan on spending some time breaking these in before going for a stroll.

Size 12 runs quite short!

Leila - United States

So I initially bought these in black to wear for my wedding. I ended up getting some red shoes instead, but I still kept these because I thought they'd be a nice, versatile, plain shoe to have in my arsenal. I wish I had realized how very short they were the first time I tried them on! They really do fit more like an 11. After several times of giving my little toes blisters, now it's too late to return them. Alas and alack...

Patience

Jessy

The elastic was excruciating when I first put them on, but I've been wearing the shoes for an hour here and there around the house. They are softening up quite nicely. I wear a 9.5 in most brands, but I opted for the 10 in these shoes. It was wise to size up. I can wear a super sleuth sock with these, unlike many ballet flats. The sole is nice, flexible, with just a tiny bit of shock absorption. I normally wear barefoot style shoes, so I find the lack of arch support to be desirable.

Amie

Judy Phillips - Chicago

These shoes are adorable but, alas, I had to return them after one very painful wearing. The elastic in front digs in and hurt horribly. And, the back dug in and gave me a blister. Sigh

Just a simple pair of flats

Melissa Bischoping - Minot, ND

I've been putting off buying Fluevog flats for ages, because they're always coming out with heels I cannot live without! I ordered the Amie's after trying on a cream pair in the Minneapolis store. I was waiting for the grey to go on sale. They're a nice matte finish, so I don't think they'll scuff as easy as the patent. I run anywhere from a 10-11 in Vogs, and I ordered these in a 10.5 and they fit well. I also wear a 10.5 in the Miracles, Mini: Bee's Knees, Queen Transcendent: Nefertiti, and an 11 in the Operetta Malibrans if that gives anyone an idea....
They are snug at first, especially across the top big toe joint, but they loosen up pretty well. I find the tighter fit necessary with ballet flats so they don't rub blisters.

As usual, Jami was amazing and checked in with me on sizing (and complimented my fantastic taste in shoes) :) She's awesome, and I'm so happy to work with her - she knows my style and always finds me the coolest bargains!

needed shoes made for walking

KateC - Saskatchewan

I normally am not seen in any heel shorter than 2.5", but I wanted to get some flats for an upcoming trip. I got these beauts in patent lilac. I'm still breaking them in (they rub quite a bit on the back of the heel, nothing a wee bandaid doesn't fix) and my very high arches mean I will probably put in an additional insole (although they are quite well-padded, for a ballet flat.)

Now that they're on sale, I will probably pick up another colour! I love that the patent won't be bothered by rain or humidity. They'll be excellent for my trip, until I can go back to my beloved Fluevog heels. :)

My feet are now acting like spoiled brats

Meg - Upstate NY

I got my grey Amie's yesterday and wore them to work today. I've had them on for 10 hours so far, including many trips up and down staircases, with no issues at all. The color and fit are so perfect it's as if they were custom made. The only problem is that now my spoiled brat feet may not let me wear anything else. Oh well, I can live with that. Thanks Fluevog! I'll be back.

Sad to say...

Gabrielle - Edmonton

I'm a longtime liver of Fluevogs and I bought these in the whit colour last winter. I put them away until the weather was good enough to wear them. Within 3 weeks they were horribly scuffed and the leather on the heal started to peel away. I expected them to get dirty but I didn't expect them to become damaged so quickly. The leather on the toe was so badly scuffed that I couldn't get them looking good again. They were so comfortable and cute and I got so many compliments on them so I am very sad to say that they wore out so quickly. :(. I'd love the purple pair but I'm hesitant to spend the money, now....

Traffic Cone Orange

Megan - Toronto

I bought these on the first day of the sale in neon orange and I wore them 3 days in a row, including being on my feet all day at Toronto Pride. These flats have great support and the elastic isn't a bother at all. I might have to go get them in turquoise too.

Beautiful shoe, found a solution for the heel

Jill - Winnipeg

I bought these in Montreal and fell in love as soon as I saw the berry colour. I was a little nervous to get them because when I tried them on, the heel rubbed like a lot of people have mentioned in previous reviews. I spoke to the salesman and he suggested shoe trees, which work like a charm. As well, he used his tool to soften the backs a little.

I did have to break them in, but they've gotten much better. At first I could only wear the shoes for an hour before my heel was raw and killing me and I would switch. Whenever the shoes are off, I put the shoe trees in and keep the heel part up of them up a little so that the elastic gets stretched out more, and now I can wear them all day.

While they do offer a little arch support, my arches are so high that the support doesn't really make a difference. That being said, I love the shape, colour and patent.

I wish they had designed the shoe so it didn't bother peoples' heels, but if you're worried, just put a shoe tree in there whenever you're not wearing them.

Great Shoes

LOUISE - Regina, Sask

I just got delivery of Amie in the berry colour. The size is right and after I ordered them online, the store from where the shoes were coming from, called me to check shoe size. They are great looking shoes and they will be worn today as they do need to be shown off.

Love these shoes but can't seem to break them in!!!

Johanne Belisle - Montreal

I bought these in Aqua. and I absolutely love them, they are very cute and comfortable, EXCEPT that after 3 weeks of wear, they still rub my heel raw. I tried buying a cushion stick-on for the inside of the back heel, but I still have to wear 2-3 band-aids, and even then, it doesn't help. I thought they would soften up and break down a bit after a few hours of wear, but still they hurt! is this a design flaw? Help! Any advice??

Sizing can vary wildly

Donna P - Seattle Eastside

I bought the black from Amazon in an 8. Lovely, comfortable and soft, except that they were too big, so I sent them back and will get the 7.5. So this past Monday I went to the Seattle store to pick them up in the amazing orange color, which will be better for summer wear. Unfortunately, they were very tight and rubbed against the back of my heel quite painfully. I tried on 8 and 8.5. The back of my heel was still getting rubbed raw, just from wandering around the store, although the shoe itself was too long. So I recommend you try on the actual pair you plan to purchase; it may make a huge difference to you.

Super Comfy Flat

Kara - Halifax, NS

I bought these lovely little flats last summer in the Berry colour. They're great with skirts, pants and leggings. I walk all the time and find them extremely comfortable - even though they're flat there is arch support. The leather is very soft. And as it often rains unexpectedly in Halifax, I find the patent a good option. I'm planning to buy one the of the nice new colours for this year. I did buy a half size smaller than usual on the advice of the Fluevog rep - a 7 1/2 instead of an 8. I will buy the next pair in the 8 as I think the fit will be a bit better.

Comfy and Gorgeous

Marlene - Campbell River

Love these shoes. Walked miles in Vegas the first day I wore them and not a tender spot on my feet to be found. YES! Please offer more colors in the leather.

Aqua Amies

Gina - Canada

I just got these in the mail a bit ago. I already own the cream Amie's and now have the patent Aqua (really more of a green turquoise colour...not bright aqua as depicted but still gorgeous). From the initial few minutes of wear, the cream (non patent) Amies are definitely more comfortable. The back of the patent shoe rubs somewhat painfully up my heel and that does not happen in the regular leather ones. I bought an 11, although I'm normally a 10 in street shoes, to accommodate for my wider foot.

Brenna in the Calgary store couldn't have been more helpful.

All in all, as long as they wear in a bit in the heel I'll be a happy camper. They're beautiful.

Pretty fabulous!

Pru - Boston, MA

I visited the Boston store one fine April day hoping to visit the Liz -- but she was nowhere to be found. Boo. I wanted to try the Orange Amie, but had my heart set on the Teal Liz. Then I was very surprised to find Teal (and also Lilac) Amie on the floor, just arrived. Love at first sight. I have spent the last 3 days at work wearing Amie on carpet and getting used to the fit, and they are super comfortable and don't seem to rub or be painful at all. Seemed to fit true to size for me. I have a somewhat wide 8.5 to 9 foot and left with the 9.

Lovely

Jasmine - Edmonton

I ordered these shoes a couple of weeks ago in preparation for a trip to Paris next month. It was true love from the moment I opened the box, the shoe however did not love me back. It's taken two weeks to break them in nicely, at first they cut into my heel quite badly but now they're great. And the sizing is quite accurate, I usually wear an 11.5 and I ordered a 12 in these and the fit is great though they may be a touch wide.

My only complaints are that the left heel arrived with a small hole (like maybe made by a tack) and everytime I walk it hisses and releases air. This doesn't affect the functionality of the shoe, it's more annoying than anything. My other issue is that the right sole appears to already be lifting in areas... I'm hoping this isn't the case, I really am, but they might have to make a trip to my cobbler soon.

Brilliant flats!

OsheaGreen - Western Australia

I received these today, and they fit wonderfully. My feet are a bit wide, but these are so soft they don't pinch at all. I am a size 9, & found these true to size. These are definitely going to become my casual work shoe of choice. These are the 3rd pair of Fluevogs I've bought, & it's great to receive something of such quality. My order was sent off by Denny in San Francisco; great customer service.

The shoe you must have

Kathy Woodman - kfwoodman@gmail.com

I received these shoes in the mail the day before my husband and I left on a 6 week trip to France. I was needing a comfortable all around shoe that I could dress up or dress down, so I ordered the red, or Berry as it is referred to. When I opened the box I was a little disappointed that the red had so much of a blue undertone, however, it proved to be the perfect shoe to take on this lengthy trip. I wore this shoe 90% of the time as it went with everything I packed. Whenever I pack for a trip now, this shoe is either on my foot or in my bag. We travel a lot and I have my packing down to a fine science. This is a MUST HAVE shoe. By the way, did I say it was extremely comfortable. We walked for miles in Paris, Antibes and in the Provence area. My feet never hurt, always looked fashionable and with the rubber sole were a safe shoe to wear while climbing around on uneven surfaces. As a side note, the blue undertone in the (red) Berry color is actually a better color than the brighter red color that I was expecting. Berry can be worn in other seasons, whereas a brighter red would not work as well in the fall or winter. This is my 4th pair of Fluevogs and definitely NOT my last! I'm a believer and promote your line at every opportunity. I don't think I've ever worn my Fluevogs and not received a compliment and a "Where did you get those shoes"!

Awesome!

Senia - Sydney

I bought these a couple of days ago - a totally impulse purchase! They are fabulous! They are exceptionally comfortable! Plus, I work at a uni and the jealous looks I get from all the students make me feel like a million bucks! ]:o) Bought my normal size 7 and they fit perfectly!

Walking shoe

Karina Fruin - Chicago

I got these for walking around on vacation in Barcelona. They are comfortable yet classy. Perfect for every day. I am thinking of buying a second back up pair.

15!

Just got these yesterday in light peach and took them home. They look delicious with my summer dresses and great with jeans and work slacks. Plus, they are very comfortable. Highly recommend.

Michelle - California

These are great ballet flats. I love the thicker rubber sole so they won't wear out and the elastic to keep them on my feet. There also is some support unlike your common ballet flat. I usually wear a 6.5-7 and bought them in a 6.

Allie - United States

Absolutely adore these flats. I got the berry color and they are so fun. Will go with anything, day or night. I am slowly becoming addicted to fluevog... :-D